New York, Orange County, West Point
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In 1778, three forts were built by Connecticut regiments on the ridgeline east of Fort Putnam. They covered the low ground approach to Fort Arnold along the river, the ridgeline itself, and the low ground between Fort Putnam and the ridge. Fort Putnam protected all three forts.
(Forts, Castles • War, US Revolutionary) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
In 1778, three forts were built by Connecticut regiments on the ridgeline east of Fort Putnam. They covered the low ground approach to Fort Arnold along the river, the ridgeline itself, and the low ground between Fort Putnam and the ridge. Fort Putnam protected all three forts.
(Forts, Castles • War, US Revolutionary) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
